1st Lt. Thomas Mitchell (T. M.) Floyd

Published: Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 3:15 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 12:00 a.m.

CANNONS CAMPGROUND, SC-- 1st Lt. Thomas Mitchell (T. M.) Floyd, 64, of Cannons Campground, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born April 21, 1941, in Startex, he was the son of Pauline Lavendar Floyd of Spartanburg and the late Samuel G. Floyd, Sr. He was the husband of Libby Mabry Floyd, to whom he was married for 46 years. He was a 38 year veteran of the Spartanburg City Police Department, the Spartanburg County Sheriffs Office, where he was currently 1st Lt. of the Uniformed Patrol, and the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. He was the first motorcycle officer in Spartanburg as a narcotic agent, and served as traffic officer, supervisor of the traffic division, and training with a specialty in firearm/traffic safety. He taught numerous courses to schools, churches, civic organizations, and businesses on drunk driving and 55 Alive driving programs. In 1992 he received a Presidential Award from former President George Bush for the Point of Light for his efforts in working with S.C. teens on drunk driving and substance abuse, and received numerous awards and recognition from MADD.

A 1959 graduate of Cowpens High School, he attended Spartanburg Methodist College in the Criminal Justice program, attended special training at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, was a graduate of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy, and received special training in traffic enforcement, DUI, and firearm safety. He was a member of Cannons Camp Ground United Methodist Church, the Cowpens Masonic Lodge, the Hejaz Shriners, and an AARP instructor. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, stationed in Wurzburg, Germany, Fort Bragg, and Fort Gordon.

Surviving in addition to his wife and mother, are three daughters, Tammy Floyd Jordan and her husband Mark Jordan of Campobello, April Floyd Clark and her husband Terry Clark of Chesnee, and Laurie Floyd Lee and her husband Johnny Lee of Moore; grandchildren, Rebecca Lauren Lambert, James Christopher Lambert, Macy Nicole Lee, Joshua Richard Lee, Hunter Drake Jordan, Hannah Elaine Jordan, Heath Wilson Jordan, and Matthew DeWayne Clark; three brothers, Sammy Floyd of Spartanburg, Larry Floyd and Sandy Floyd, both of Cowpens; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved pet, Toby, a bassett hound. He was predeceased by a sister, Rachel Davis.

Visitation will be 6:30-9:00 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2005, at Floyds Greenlawn Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2005, at Cannons Camp Ground United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. James W. Ivey, the Rev. Alfonso Herbert, and Sheriff Chuck Wright. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.

<p>CANNONS CAMPGROUND, SC-- 1st Lt. Thomas Mitchell (T. M.) Floyd, 64, of Cannons Campground, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born April 21, 1941, in Startex, he was the son of Pauline Lavendar Floyd of Spartanburg and the late Samuel G. Floyd, Sr. He was the husband of Libby Mabry Floyd, to whom he was married for 46 years. He was a 38 year veteran of the Spartanburg City Police Department, the Spartanburg County Sheriffs Office, where he was currently 1st Lt. of the Uniformed Patrol, and the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. He was the first motorcycle officer in Spartanburg as a narcotic agent, and served as traffic officer, supervisor of the traffic division, and training with a specialty in firearm/traffic safety. He taught numerous courses to schools, churches, civic organizations, and businesses on drunk driving and 55 Alive driving programs. In 1992 he received a Presidential Award from former President George Bush for the Point of Light for his efforts in working with S.C. teens on drunk driving and substance abuse, and received numerous awards and recognition from MADD.</p><!-- Nothing to do. The paragraph has already been output --><p>A 1959 graduate of Cowpens High School, he attended Spartanburg Methodist College in the Criminal Justice program, attended special training at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, was a graduate of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy, and received special training in traffic enforcement, DUI, and firearm safety. He was a member of Cannons Camp Ground United Methodist Church, the Cowpens Masonic Lodge, the Hejaz Shriners, and an AARP instructor. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, stationed in Wurzburg, Germany, Fort Bragg, and Fort Gordon.</p><p>Surviving in addition to his wife and mother, are three daughters, Tammy Floyd Jordan and her husband Mark Jordan of Campobello, April Floyd Clark and her husband Terry Clark of Chesnee, and Laurie Floyd Lee and her husband Johnny Lee of Moore; grandchildren, Rebecca Lauren Lambert, James Christopher Lambert, Macy Nicole Lee, Joshua Richard Lee, Hunter Drake Jordan, Hannah Elaine Jordan, Heath Wilson Jordan, and Matthew DeWayne Clark; three brothers, Sammy Floyd of Spartanburg, Larry Floyd and Sandy Floyd, both of Cowpens; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved pet, Toby, a bassett hound. He was predeceased by a sister, Rachel Davis.</p><p>Visitation will be 6:30-9:00 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2005, at Floyds Greenlawn Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2005, at Cannons Camp Ground United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. James W. Ivey, the Rev. Alfonso Herbert, and Sheriff Chuck Wright. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.</p><p>In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Spartanburg County Sheriffs Office, Chaplain Benevolence Fund, c/o Rev. Raymond Hellings, 249 Dartmoor Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29301; or to Hospice Special Needs Fund, 120 Heywood Avenue, Suite 300, Spartanburg, SC 29302.</p><p>The family is at the home.</p><p>An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com.</p><p>Floyds Greenlawn Chapel</p><p>Paid Funeral Notice</p>